Occupational Therapist OT (per diem) Avamere Rehab of Cascade Park
Listed compensation
$55 - $60/hr
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist OT
Status: per diem/PRN
Wage: $55 -$60 DOE
Location: Avamere Rehab of Cascade Park - 801 SE Park Crest Ave. Vancouver, WA 98683
Apply online at TeamAvamere.com
Avamere provides in-house therapy in our facilities throughout Oregon and Washington. Avamere began in 1995 and has grown to become the industry leader in the Pacific Northwest for Skilled Nursing and Post-Acute Care.
At Avamere our rehab professionals build lasting relationships with patients & residents, their families, and fellow team members. If you are an Occupational Therapist interested in Full-time, Part-time or PRN opportunities, please contact us or apply for this position.
Reasons to Join Avamere
- In-House Therapy
- Collaborative Team Approach with All Departments
- Therapist-Run
- Compliance & Regulatory Management and Education
- Manageable Productivity Expectations
- Flexible Schedule Options
- Two Full-time Status Options (30 or 40-hour workweek)
- Career Advancement & Development
- New Hire & New to Setting Mentorship & Training
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive
benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
- 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
- EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
- Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
- Generous employee referral bonus program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
- Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
The purpose of this position is to provide and direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education, and documentation according to organization's guidelines, professional standards, and community needs.
Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides occupational therapy to patients according to licensure
- Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines
- Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety
- Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education
- Supports and participates in department operations and development
- Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved curriculum in Occupational Therapy and licensed in the Stare of Washington
- Able to practice unencumbered
- In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
- Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
- Full knowledge of resident’s rights
- Exudes professionalism in presentation
- Ability to multitask
- Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
- CPR/BLS certification
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Participates in E-Verify
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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Washington, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$113k (206 salary observations; 494 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,769 salary observations; 24,610 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 41% have no call, 59% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist OT (per diem) Avamere Rehab of Cascade Park at Avamere a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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